Rockstar will start to dish out lifetime bans and character resets to players found cheating in GTA Online.

A first offence will trigger a temporary suspension, as well as a full character reset, removing any progress, properties and inventory.

One more strike results in a permanent ban for GTA 5 players.

Rockstar explained: "GTA Online suspensions are triggered by a number of factors, including modding in GTA Online, exploiting or abusing game mechanics, manipulating protected game data and code, or interfering with other players’ gameplay experience.

"Suspensions from GTA Online due to these reasons may be temporary suspensions or permanent bans depending on the severity of the infraction."

Rockstar continued: "If you receive a temporary suspension from GTA Online, the next infraction will result in a permanent ban.

"If you are temporarily suspended from GTA Online, you will not be able to access GTA Online from the moment you are suspended.

"Your suspension expiration date is shown on the splash screen after being returned to Story Mode following an attempt to play GTA Online.

"In addition, your GTA Online character(s) will be reset. All GTA Online progress, property and inventory will be reset. All GTA Online suspension and banning decisions are final and may not be appealed."

"Strike fear into those who cross your path in GTA Online this Halloween with the LCC Sanctus Motorcycle, and restore balance to the universe in the new Lost Vs Damned Adversary Mode, plus enjoy plenty of other thrilling bonuses and treats." reads a game update from Rockstar.

Players can also check out old favourites like the Lurcher Hearse and Fränken Stange vehicles, alongside a variety of spooky Masks, Facepaints, Bobbleheads and Horns.